Seraphim Rose
1934–1982 (age 48)
Monk/Theologian
Biography
Seraphim Rose, born Eugene Rose, embraced Orthodox Christianity in his youth and journeyed to the monastic life with a hunger for spiritual truth. He became part of the Saint Herman of Alaska Monastery, where his disciplined devotion, quiet humor, and deep study shaped a community grounded in prayer and hospitality.
He left behind a body of writings and translations, including poignant meditations on the soul after death and the challenges of modern culture, that continue to guide seekers of Eastern Orthodoxy, and he is remembered at Saint Herman of Alaska Monastery for his gentle wisdom and unwavering witness.